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Harold Charles Mitchell AC (born 13 May 1942)〔 is an Australian entrepreneur, media buyer, philanthropist and humanitarian. ==Life== Harold Mitchell was born in Trafalgar, Victoria. His father was a sawmiller who had to go wherever the work was. By the time Harold was 16, the family was living in Stawell, Victoria. He left school early and worked in the local sawmill for some months〔 and then went to work for an advertising agency in Melbourne, a city he had only ever visited once. He studied part-time at RMIT.〔 He became a successful media buyer, founded his own company, and led the development of the media buying industry in Australia. He is the Executive Chairman of the Mitchell Communication Group〔 and Executive Chairman, Aegis Media Pacific, part of the Aegis Group. He is also involved in Television Sydney. In 2000 he created the Harold Mitchell Foundation, which donates money to various causes promoting community health and the arts.〔〔(Harold Mitchell Foundation ); Retrieved 17 August 2013〕 He has been the chairman or board member of various organisations including the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, the New York Philharmonic,〔 the National Gallery of Australia,〔 the Museum Board of Victoria,〔(Business 21C ); Retrieved 17 August 2013〕 Opera Australia,〔 CARE Australia, the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Tennis Australia, the Deakin Foundation and the Melbourne International Festival of Arts.〔 He is a major champion of sport, helping to ensuring the long term viability of soccer in Australia.〔 In 2010 he became co-owner of the Melbourne Rebels rugby union team.〔〔(Smart Company ); Retrieved 17 August 2013〕 He is a major promoter of Australia overseas, such as in bringing Australian Indigenous art to millions worldwide.〔 His personal challenges have included alcoholism〔 and obesity. He has been a teetotaller for a number of years, and shed 70 kilograms before his 70th birthday.〔(''The Age'', 4 May 2012 ); Retrieved 17 August 2013〕 His autobiography ''Living Large'' appeared in 2009.〔(Harold Mitchell, Living Large ); Retrieved 17 August 2013〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Harold Mitchell (media buyer)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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